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Rave reviews

• Through September 2024, Cass Regional had achieved a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on more than 2,000 online patient reviews. This is the highest rating of any hospital in the Kansas City metro area.
• At the end of 2023, our inpatient satisfaction ranked in the top 15% nationally on "overall rating of care."

Prestigious, specialized training

• The 30 doctors on our active medical staff were educated at 18 different medical schools, and six of them have completed fellowships at Harvard Medical School, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, University of Florida, University of Massachusetts, University of Pittsburgh and the University of South Alabama.
• Nearly 20% of our full- and part-time registered nurses (RNs) hold nationally recognized certifications in a specific area of nursing, including the Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (CGRN), Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Registered Nurse–Board Certified (RN-BC), Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN), Association for Nursing Professional Development–Board Certified (ANPD-BC), Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR), Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN), Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) and Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) credentials.
• Our physical therapists and physical therapist assistants hold certifications in several different treatment protocols, including lymphedema therapy, vestibular (balance) therapy, aquatic therapy, myofascial release (MFR) and LSVT BIG for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
• Our occupational therapists also have specialized training in MFR, as well as in visual perceptional disorder therapy; neurodevelopmental treatment; and specialized therapies for the treatment of geriatric adult disorders, such as dementia.
• Our speech-language pathologists are certified in neuromuscular electrical stimulation for the treatment of swallowing disorders; LSVT LOUD, a voice program for the treatment of Parkinson's disease; and Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile for the interpretation of swallow studies.

Ready for an emergency

• All of our RNs are certified in Basic Life Support (BLS). RNs who work in the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Medical Imaging and Surgery/GI—as well as our Medical/Surgical Unit charge nurses, some Pain Clinic nurses, house supervisors and respiratory therapists—are certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• In addition, the ACLS-certified RNs who work in the Emergency Department, ICU, Surgery, Medical/Surgical Unit and as house supervisors are also certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Our pharmacists are also BLS-, ACLS- and/or PALS-certified. RNs in the Emergency Department and ICU, along with our house supervisors, have completed specialized training in trauma nursing.

Leading the way

• Our management team has nearly 750 years of combined experience in health care, serving more than 275 of those years at Cass Regional. Nearly 60% of the team members hold an advanced degree (master's or doctorate), and 65% hold one or more specialty certifications in their respective areas.

High standards

• Cass Regional is a Level III Trauma Center and is certified by The Joint Commission as an Acute Stroke-Ready Hospital.
• Our cardiac rehabilitation program is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and our diabetes education program is certified by the American Diabetes Association.
• Our Laboratory is accredited by The Joint Commission and is certified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments.
• Six of our imaging modalities (MRI; CT; PET/CT; mammography; nuclear medicine; and ultrasound—general, vascular and obstetric) are accredited by the American College of Radiology.
• Our Sleep Lab is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care.

Contributing to our community and economy

• We are proud to call Cass County our home, and since 1963, it has been our privilege to care for our neighbors and friends. Year after year, we strive to give back, and in 2023 alone, we donated more than $12,000 in support of 21 community organizations, and provided more than $13 million in charity and unreimbursed care.
• We provide local access to health care services in six different communities throughout the region, helping to overcome obstacles to care, such as lack of transportation.
• As one of the largest employers in the region, Cass Regional is a key engine for our local economy. In addition to being a corporate consumer of goods and services, we provide more than 460 jobs that result in approximately $38 million in annual salaries and benefits for area residents. These funds are then reinvested in local real estate, schools, nonprofit organizations and businesses, helping them prosper as well.

Cass Regional named one of the nation's cleanest hospitals

Cass Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that it has been named one of the nation's top 350 Cleanest Hospitals by Becker's Hospital Review and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Cass Regional is one of just 10 hospitals in the state to receive this recognition.

The rating is based on data collected from October 2022 to September 2023 in a Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey. Hospital patients with a recent inpatient stay were asked about their experience, and Cass Regional received a 5-star rating for cleanliness.

"Our Environmental Services staff is dedicated to consistently doing their best for every patient, every time," said Chris Lang, CEO. "Their skilled teamwork provides the clean, welcoming environment that makes it possible to provide excellent patient care and stand out as a top hospital."

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